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New Rules for Live Music

Phase 2A – Restaurants, Cafes and Coffee Shops, Bars, Nightclubs, and Micro-Breweries: START DATE: June 5, 2020 UPDATED June 12, 2020 The Office of State Fire Marshal is providing you with this update in conjunction with the Office of the Governor and the Louisiana Department of Health to keep you up to date with additional […]

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Digital Cameras, Smoking Ban- Business Updates

There are two important updates to share from the Shreveport City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23. Digital Camera Ordinance Pulled Ordinance 71 requiring multiple digital cameras in any business that sold a ‘good or merchandise’ was pulled by the author. This ordinance could be reintroduced at a later time, but if it did would […]

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Updated Openings and Hours

[box] Open Now or Opening Soon[/box] 318 Nutrition, 431 Texas St., 318-716-1070. Tasty energy teas and meal replacement shakes. OPEN. HOURS -Mon.-Fri. 7 am- 4 pm -Sat.- 8 am- 2 pm Abby Singer’s Bistro, 617 Texas St., 318-459-4125. OPEN. HOURS Tues.- Fri. 11 am- 8 pm Saturdays, 4 pm- 8 pm -Reservations highly recommended, 318-459-4125. […]

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Downtown Artwork Damaged

One of Downtown Shreveport’s iconic art pieces was seriously damaged in a single car crash on Monday, June 8. The remaining Quilt Kiosk (there were originally two of them on opposite corners) was hit by a driver travelling in the 500 block of Texas Street. The driver was not seriously injured, but according to Shreveport […]

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DDA Statement of Downtown Support

As the preferred location for many recent marches and protests, Downtown Shreveport once again becomes the place where people feel comfortable sharing their fears, concerns and hopes for the future. The need for safety and inclusion is profoundly important. Downtown Shreveport only succeeds if persons of all color and ethnicity, age, gender identification, religion and […]

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Fertitta’s, Artipsy – NOW OPEN!

  Agatha and Robert McCall are back behind the counter at Fertitta’s Deli at 1124 Fairfield Avenue, serving up hot muffalettas, roast beef sandwiches, pizza, salads and more. The restaurant was closed for two months during the COVID-19 orders, and is pleased to be able to reopen under Phase 2. If you’ve not been by […]

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Charmel Lester Yarn Bombs Downtown!

Charmel Lester  works in a temporary medium to create beauty in strange places. Her yarn art has been popping up all over downtown recently, from the sidewalk in front of The Agora Borealis at 421 Lake, to the Shreve Town Studio 512 at 512 Crockett, and most recently, to 420 Marshall Street. She crochets acrylic […]

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Five Things to Do Downtown

Join us for a first post- COVID art exhibit, say hello to the ‘new’ Red River Brewpub and prepare for a second wave of homegrown goodness. You’ll be happy to know that the pandemic hasn’t shut down summer camp OR the rampant creativity of local young people at Film Prize Jr. The temps are toasty […]

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Spring Street Closure Update

  UPDATE Thursday, June 4:– Work has started on the Spring Street overpass bridge into downtown Shreveport. The contract states that the work should be completed in 70 working days, so expect the bridge to be out until at least August, barring significant weather delays. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that the […]

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Welcome, Seedlinks Behavior Management!

Chances are good you won’t recognize the old Pump Masters building at 1533 Marshall Street. The building, which sat vacant for nearly ten years, was recently purchased by Seedlinks Behavior Management to become the home office for their team of doctors, nurses and clinicians. The business offers family stability classes, mental health treatments, and crisis […]

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